SUNDAY JANUARY 9, BAPTISM OF THE LORD

1 SUNDAY . JANUARY 9, 2022. BAPTISM OF. THE LORD. Very Rev. Andrew J. Fisher, , Pastor Rev. Joseph D. Bergida, Parochial Vicar Parish Office Phone Number: 703-280-4400. MASS SCHEDULE. Saturday Vigil: 5:00 SUNDAY : 8:00 , 10:00 , 12:00 , & 5:00 PARISH SCHOOL. WEEKDAYS 3827 Woodburn Road Monday - Friday: 7:00 & 9:00 Saturday: 9:00 Annandale, VA 22003. Phone: 703-698-7171. holy DAYS. As announced Website: SACRAMENT OF PENANCE Saturdays: 9:30 & 3:00 - 4:00 Email Address: MIRACULOUS MEDAL novena After 9:00 Saturday Mass ADORATION Principal: Maria Tejada Following 9:00 Mass First Fridays until 7:00 Benediction SACRAMENTAL INFORMATION. BAPTISM : First-time, expectant parents must attend a prior Initiation of Adults and Children: The Rite of Christian instruction on the Sacrament of BAPTISM . Call the Parish Initiation (RCIA) is a process by which a person becomes Office to make the necessary arrangements.

2 Baptisms are initiated into the full sacramental life of the Catholic Church normally celebrated on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month through weekly instruction. If you or someone you know following the 12:00 pm Mass. would like to inquire about the life of Jesus Christ and the beliefs & teachings of His Church, please contact Mrs. Matrimony: Registered parishioners who wish to be Nicole Filipowski in the Office of Religious Education. married at St. Ambrose, or to be prepared for marriage in another parish, must, by diocesan policy, begin the required Sick Calls: Contact the parish office to schedule visits to the preparation at least six months prior to the proposed date for sick/homebound, for the Sacraments of Penance, the their marriage. Contact the parish Office for an appointment. Eucharist & the Anointing of the Sick.

3 Returning to the Church: If you are Catholic and returning Parish Membership: Parish Membership is necessary for to the sacraments, or to the practice of the faith, we welcome BAPTISM , Matrimony, or Sacramental Sponsor Forms. In you back! If you have any questions or need assistance, order for a Sponsor Form to be issued, one must be a please contact a priest at the parish office or after SUNDAY registered/participating member of the Parish for at least Mass. We are happy to help you come back home to the three months. Please notify the office of any changes on Catholic Church. your registration form, telephone number, address, temporary absence, etc. Registration forms are available in the parish office, the vestibule of the Church, and on the website. CONTACT INFORMATION MASS INTENTIONS. Monday JANUARY 10: Weekday 3901 Woodburn Road 7:00 Paul McCormick Annandale, VA 22003 9:00 Souls in Purgatory Tuesday JANUARY 11: Weekday 7:00 Anne Haislmaier & Family Phone: 703-280-4400 9:00 Josephine Bourgeois Website: Wednesday JANUARY 12: Weekday 7:00 Bridget Haislmaier & Family 9:00 Janice Hores & Family E-mail Address: Thursday JANUARY 13: Wkdy; St.

4 Hilary, Bishop & Doctor of the Church Office Hours and Staff: 7:00 Meredith Hartley & Family : 9:00 to 4:00 9:00 Nicki Coss & Family Pastor: Very Rev. Andrew J. Fisher, Friday JANUARY 14: Weekday 7:00 Shannon Lester & Family Parochial Vicar: Rev. Joseph D. Bergida 9:00 Eleanor Krzemienski Saturday JANUARY 15: Weekday, BVM. Permanent Deacon: Ted Devlin 9:00 Mary Ann Munley & Family 5:00 Perla Sanez & Family Parish Secretary: Donna Vasilakos SUNDAY JANUARY 16: Second SUNDAY in Ordinary Time Business Manager: Carla Yaglou 8:00 People of the Parish 703-280-4400 | 10:00 Cory Elder & Family 12:00 noon Miguel Abarca Principal: Maria Tejada 5:00 Maureen McCormick & Family 703-698-7171 | Youth Ministry: Julia Crean 703-280-4400 | Religious Education: Therese Ryan Stay Connected! 703-280-1122 | Flocknote Director of Music: Don Cotton Sign up for email and/or text message notifications.

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6 To the crisis from Bishop Burbidge and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops at Follow us on Twitter We've also joined Twitter! Follow us at 2. PLEASE PRAY FOR THE ILL OF THE ST. AMBROSE SCHOOL NEWS. PARISH. MISSION STATEMENT. Irene Anderson, Theresa & Moses Avila, Katie "Fostering a faith-filled and academically strong environment, Saint Ambrose Catholic School works with Bader, Josephine Crosby, Conor Doyle, Bill Foster, families and the faith community to encourage the Therese Fruet, Marianne Haley, Amy Hobbs, formation of the whole child through the examples and teachings of Jesus Christ.". Kathleen Johnson, Jim Kirsch, Robert Koldys, Hel- en (Dolly) LaViolette, Thomas LaViolette, John Maskeny, Marcelina Respuesto, Lewis Rhodes, Jean Reed Saylor, William Sharkey, Robert Seoane, Fr. Spychala, Jim Smith, Laura Sutherland Dear St.

7 Ambrose Community, This week we begin our second round PLEASE PRAY FOR YOUR PRIESTS. of Scantron testing. This Wednesday is JANUARY 10 Rev. Geronimo A. (Jerome) Magat SS a 1pm early release for our faculty JANUARY 11 Rev. Philip S. Majka (Ret.) meeting and teacher work day. JANUARY 12 Rev. David L. Martin (Ret.). JANUARY 13 Rev. Franklyn M. McAfee (Ret.). JANUARY 14 Rev. Brian B. McAllister Yours in Christ, JANUARY 15 Rev. Stephen F. McGraw JANUARY 16 Rev. Martin McGuill (Ret.) Maria Tejada Please pray for the deceased of St. Ambrose The Diaper Drive and Food Drive are temporarily suspended. John answered them all, 'I baptize you with wa- ter; but he who is mightier than I is coming he will baptize you with the holy ' . (Luke 3:16). The Catholic Catechism states that Jesus' immer- sion in the water is a sign for all human beings of the need to die to themselves to do God's will.

8 In other words, as baptized Catholics there is only one gift that we need to give to Jesus - the gift of our- selves. Surrender yourself to God, place your trust in Him and allow the holy Spirit to work through you for the greater glory of God. I, the LORD, have called you for the victory of justice, . Do you feel the Lord calling you to consider becoming a priest, deacon or consecrated religious? Call Father Michael Isenberg (703) 841-2514, or write: 3. ST. AMBROSE. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION YOUTH MINISTRY. For information on all youth ministry events, visit our website at K 12 Religious Education Volunteer Substitute Catechists Needed It takes a Church - Interested in participating/. volunteering? Contact the Director of Youth Ministry St. Ambrose offers religious education classes for students Julia Crean at in grades K - 12 who attend public or other non-Catholic schools which include the preparation necessary to receive the Sacraments of First Penance, First holy Communion and Confirmation.

9 Visit for details. Substitute catechists are needed for all grades. Please prayerfully consider volunteering. Training is provided. Bible Study: Gospel of Mark It's Not Too Late to Join Us! Discover the Gospel of Mark like never before with this powerful series led by Dr. Tim Gray of the Augustine Upcoming Events: Institute. Immerse yourself in this action-packed Gospel that offers Saint Peter's account of Christ's life and High School Ministry teaching. Cost is $10 and includes a workbook which will God Squad meets every SUNDAY be provided. Current Religious Ed and Saint Ambrose School parents may attend for free. (unless otherwise posted) in the Visit for details. school gym after the 5pm mass! 5:45pm-8pm Open to everyone grades 9-12, bring a friend and join us! Jesus, Mary and a Cup of Joe * follow us on instagram @stagodsquad *.

10 Journey Through the Bible with Us! Join us Sundays at 8:45 am in the school library for Jesus, Weekend WorkCamp Mary, and a Cup of Joe! We meet to learn more about the The next Weekend WorkCamp is JANUARY 8th faith while enjoying fellowship and building community. 8:45AM-12:30PM. All adults are welcome! Not sure it's for you? Come check it out. Can't come every Meet outside the Parish Hall at 8:45AM for week? No problem. Come when you can. There's no Mass, donuts, and a morning of service! commitment and no pressure, just good coffee. Open to all 7th-12th graders Junior High Ministry RCIA: Becoming Catholic Jr. High Ignite is open to all 7th and 8th Come Learn About the Catholic Faith graders, we meet on Thursday afternoons 3:30pm-5:00pm The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is for those over **Ignite will now be meeting on Thursdays, as the age of seven who are unbaptized, baptized in another of JANUARY 6th**.